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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Urges Nepal Solidarity, Environmental Protection

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Urges Nepal Solidarity, Environmental Protection
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar calls for greater efforts to protect environment; urges solidarity with Nepal · thehansindia.com

Severe floods and landslides have affected areas near the Nepal-Tibet border.

Some people, including pilgrims and tourists, may be stranded there.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar expressed support for the people of Nepal.

He asked people to pray for those affected and hoped Nepal would recover soon.

He also said people should do more to protect the Himalayan environment.

The Karnataka government is trying to find residents from the state who may be stuck in the affected areas.

Relatives, tour operators and stranded people can share information with officials.

This will help authorities organize assistance, rescue or evacuation if needed.

Key facts

Disaster
Floods and landslides affected areas along the Nepal-Tibet border.
Appeal
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar urged solidarity with affected people and prayers for victims.
Environmental message
He called for greater efforts to protect the Himalayan environment.
Karnataka response
The Government of Karnataka is collecting information about residents who may be stranded in Nepal or the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Coordination
The state will coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian missions in Nepal and Beijing.
Emergency contacts
The State Emergency Operation Centre can be reached at 1070 or 080-22253707.
Information channels
Details can be submitted through the government’s online form or by email to the listed emergency addresses.

Quotes

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Founder of the Art of Living and spiritual leader

“The safety and well-being of every Kannadiga remains our foremost concern. In view of the flash floods and disruptions along the Nepal-Tibet border, the Government of Karnataka is working to identify and assist persons from Karnataka who may be stranded in Nepal or the Tibet Autonomous Region, in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian Missions.”
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“Let us all show our solidarity with the people of Nepal, the affected families and the Government of Nepal”
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